Scent Attraction
Clean laundry, particularly light-colored items, can emit scents that mimic flowers or nectar. Detergents and fabric softeners often contain floral or fruity fragrances, which bees may mistake for real blossoms. This explains why bees sometimes land on clothes as if searching for nectar.
Color and Visual Cues
Bees are also attracted to bright or light-colored fabrics that resemble petals or other natural food sources. Sunlight can intensify these visual signals, making laundry even more enticing to them. The combination of scent, color, and sunlight creates an ideal situation for bees to investigate your clothing.
